A man has bought a life-saving defibrillator for a village.

Paul Withers, from Eastbourne, funded the equipment himself and it has now been installed outside the Headway Sussex hub in Newick, near Lewes.

Headway Sussex, a charity that specialises in supporting people with brain injuries, said the equipment is a vital addition that will help ensure the safety of clients, staff, volunteers and the wider community.

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Paul, who is a carer and the husband of Paula, one of the charity's clients, donated the entire cost of the defibrillator and has also given the charity enough money to cover the rent of its function space in Eastbourne.

It means the charity will be able to keep holding its support group sessions in the town for people with brain injuries to get together and talk.

The sessions are held on the first Wednesday of every month.

The equipment could help save lives (Image: Headway Sussex)

A spokesman for Headway Sussex said: "This achievement was made possible through the incredible generosity of Paul, one of our amazing clients' husbands.

"As a carer himself, Paul understands the significance of our work in supporting individuals with brain injuries and the complexities they face. His dedication to our cause is truly remarkable.

"His ongoing support is a testament to his deep commitment to our mission and we are profoundly grateful. Paul took great pride in cutting the ribbon to reveal our new defibrillator.

"We extend our heartfelt thanks to Paul and to everyone who contributes to making Headway Sussex a place of care, support and community.

"Your continued support helps us to keep making a difference in the lives of those we serve."

The charity helps people with brain injuries and their families by providing care, support group sessions, counselling, advice and wellbeing calls.

The organisation, which relies entirely on donations and fundraising events, is also able to provide outreach services and communicate with hospitals to make patients lives easier.

Paul, 61, said: " I bought the defibrillator to give a bit back to Headway Sussex and the local community.

"I can’t speak highly enough of Headway Sussex who have always been there for my wife and me."